Visit Vancouver: Airport Eats - Koho Restaurant & Bar

Since our family was staying at a hotel at the Vancouver International Airport, we sought out eateries within the airport to try out.

One of those restaurants was Koho Restaurant & Bar.

Grilled Chicken Club House with Onion Rings

Kids Chicken Fingers

Kids Fish & Chips

Greek Style Lamb Burger

Kids Grilled Cheese with Fries

I opted for the chicken club.  There was a thick and juicy piece of chicken in the sandwich, which made the sandwich very huge. My husband had to help me eat it, but I had no problems finishing off the onion rings on my own.  They were delicious! 

My husband had the lamb burger, which was topped with tzatziki sauce, a greek veggie mix, and feta. He thought it was good.

Kids meals ranged in price from $7 to $9.

Service was great, and Koho was a nice spot for dinner at the airport!

Koho Restaurant & Bar
3211 Grant McConachie Way

Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada
1 604-231-9383

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Visit Vancouver: Airport Eats - White Spot

The last time we were in Vancouver, we dined at White Spot for breakfast.

We enjoyed the food, but the service was a bit disappointing.

On our most recent visit to Vancouver, we dined at the White Spot located in Vancouver International Airport, and fortunately we had a much better experience.

The White Spot Club

Side Gravy

Kids Fish

Kids Grilled Cheese

Pirate Pak

Kids Vanilla Ice Cream

Kids Chocolate Ice Cream

My husband and I split the club sandwich, which consisted of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and a chili sauce.  I'm glad we split it, because I couldn't even finish my half!  It could be because I ate a lot of fries (which are "endless, by the way) and gravy.  The sandwich also came with cole slaw.

Kids meals, or Pirate Paks, come in a fun pirate ship box and include a drink, side, and dessert, and they are very reasonably-priced (starting at $6.99).

Service was great - much better than our last visit to a White Spot.

If you're at Vancouver International Airport and find yourself hungry, visit White Spot for a satisfying meal!

White Spot
3880 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1Y7, Canada

1 604-231-3731

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Visit Vancouver: Fairmont Vancouver Airport

If I had to describe the Fairmont Vancouver Airport in one word, it would be impressive.

From the entrance, to the service, to the rooms, to the views - everything was simply impressive!

When we arrived at the hotel, I couldn't help but get excited as we crossed the glass walkway beneath a dazzling, crystal chandelier to get to the lobby.  It was a reflection of the luxuriousness that awaited. 

Beautiful walkway

Lobby seating

Service was impeccable at check-in, and I was excited to get to our room, especially since it was our family's first time staying at a Fairmont hotel.

As soon as I opened the door I was blown away!

The entryway of our Signature Studio King room was adorned with a lovely console and mirror.

Entryway

As soon as we turned the corner, I was pleasantly surprised with how spacious our room was, which was furnished with a king bed, queen sofa-sleeper, work desk, chair and ottoman, and flat screen TV.

Lavish pillow-top bed

The sofa-bed was not very comfortable, but I slept soundly at night on the ultra-comfy, heavenly bed.

The work desk doubled as a dining table, and it's this work desk my kids immediately headed straight for when we got to our room, as they spied the welcome kids amenities and the delectable plate of sweets.

Work desk

A sweet welcome!

Kids amenities

The huge bathroom was equipped with a double sink vanity, an air-jetted soaker tub, stand-up shower, and water closet.

Double sink vanity

Soaker tub

Stand-up shower

Water closet

Le Labo bath amenities are provided, and they smell amazing! This was the first hotel I've ever stayed at that offered lip balm as an amenity!

Bath amenities - they smell amazing!

And there was more to love!  

There was a separate vanity area, an electronic Do Not Disturb panel, a charging station, reading lights, and floor-to-ceiling soundproof windows, which offered fantastic views of the runway. 

Vanity

Electronic Do Not Disturb Sign

My kids loved watching the airplanes take off, and there's a handy Plane Spotting Guide in the room, as well as departure information on the TV.

Watching the airplanes take off

A handy plane spotting guide

Other amenities included complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary water at turndown, a mini-bar/refreshment centre, a safe, plush robes, and a handy umbrella for those rainy Vancouver days.

Safe, umbrella, robes

In addition to the kids welcome amenities, the Fairmont offers kids menus with options that are not only tasty, but healthy as well.

Children aged 5 and under eat free from the children’s menu while kids aged 6-12 eat for half price when ordering from the regular menu.  The Fairmont Vancouver Airport also has a Families Take Flight Package!

As you can imagine, being at the airport is just so convenient, whether you're coming or going.  We had easy access to the SkyTrain, lots of shopping and dining options in the terminal, and we could quickly check-in at the ticketing counter (a kiosk is available in the hotel's lobby as well).

For those on long layovers, the Fairmont Vancouver Airport also offers Day Use & Quiet Zone Guest Rooms!

There are a couple of dining options in the hotel, as well as an indoor pool, health club, spa, and even a fish freezer!

The convenient location, the stellar service, the fabulous room, and all of the great amenities at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport truly made for an impressive stay.

Fairmont Vancouver Airport

3111 Grant McConachie Way

Richmond, BC V7B 0A6, Canada
1 604-207-5200

Thank you to Fairmont Vancouver Airport for the media discount. Gratuity was paid on my own.

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Visit Vancouver: Airport Eats - Canucks Bar & Grill

On our last trip to Vancouver, we ate at Canucks Bar & Grill prior to departing Vancouver International Airport.

We had a satisfying meal, but there was much room for improvement in terms of service.

Thankfully, our recent dining experience was a lot better than the last one.

Kids Cheese Pizza

Flatbread Chicken Pizza

Grilled Cheese & Smoked Bacon Sandwich

Close-up of the grilled cheese

I decided to order the Grilled Cheese and Smoked Bacon Sandwich - something not too big, but satisfying.  The sandwich was filled with cheddar, provolone, and Swiss cheeses, along with crispy bacon, and a touch of Dijon.  It sure was delicious!

My husband had the Flatbread Pizza, which he thought was just okay.

All of my kids ordered the kids pizza.  Last time we dined at Canucks there was no official kids menu.  Now there is an actual kids menu, and the price for the kids pizza is still $8.99, and drinks included.

Service was a lot better this time around, and it was a great place to dine before leaving Vancouver.

Canucks Bar & Grill 
3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1M8
Canada

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Visit Vancouver: Tim Hortons

Founded in Ontario, Canada, Tim Hortons has locations all throughout Canada, as well as some locations throughout the US.

As we were driving through Tsawwassen, we saw one and knew we had to stop for lunch - and to get some donuts too.

Grilled Cheese Panini

Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich

Chips

Right, from top to bottom: Birthday Cake, Chocolate Glazed, Chocolate Dip Maple Glazed 

Although the menu seemed to be limited, and surprisingly no kids options are available, the food was good, and the donuts were sweet and delicious (my fave was the Birthday Cake). I wished they offered fries instead of chips, but I thought it was nice that for combos you could choose between chips or a donut.

The donuts were so good, that when we were at the Vancouver International Airport for our return flight, we decided to buy some Timbits (donut hotels) to enjoy on the flight.

Strawberry and Chocolate Glazed Timbits

Tim Hortons
1211 56 St,
Delta, BC V4L 2M4, Canada
604-948-2356

Vancouver Airport - Level 2 International Arr
3211 Grant McConachie Way
Vancouver BC, V7B 1Y7
(604) 231-3731

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